cheatgrass

English

/ˈtʃiːtɡɹɑːs/

noun
Definitions
  • Bromus tectorum, drooping brome, native to Europe, thought to create an ecology prone to annual fires in many US areas.

Etymology

Compound from English cheat + English grass.

Origin

English

grass

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